The efficacy and function of rhino horn

Rhino horn is a traditional Chinese medicine. Do you know what its medicinal value is? How does traditional Chinese medicine use rhino horn to treat diseases? And what should you pay attention to when using rhino horn to treat diseases in daily life? Don't worry, we will answer them one by one for you.

[Other Name] Rhino Horn

[Source] Rhinoceros unicornis L., Javan rhinoceros sondaicus Desmarest, Sumatran rhinoceros sumatrensis Cuvier, black rhinoceros bicornis L. and white rhinoceros simus Cottoni, etc., use their horns as medicine.

[Preparation] Rhinoceros horn slices: split, soak in hot water, take out, pound into thin slices, and dry in the sun.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, sour, salty, and cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, cools blood, detoxifies and calms the nerves. Used for febrile disease with coma, delirium, macules, hematemesis, and epistaxis.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.3～1 qian.

[Remarks] (1) Rhinoceros horn is a medicine that can clear blood and relieve heat and toxins. When combined with bezoar or antelope horn, it can clear the heart and calm the nerves. When combined with fresh Rehmannia root, red peony root, and red peony root, it can cool blood and stop bleeding. When combined with Isatis indigotica, Scrophularia ningpoensis, and Cimicifuga heracleifolia, it can cool blood and resolve freckles. When combined with Forsythia suspensa and Bambusa chinensis, it can clear the heart and relieve toxins. When combined with gypsum, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, and Scrophularia ningpoensis, it can cool blood and clear heat.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Ben Jing"

Knowing the effects and functions of rhino horn, for most of our friends, if you feel you need it, you might as well eat some of it in your daily life. I believe it will effectively improve your condition. However, in order to ensure the effect after consumption, please be sure to consume it according to the requirements and avoid some bad living habits so that you can get the expected effect.